Igniting Greatness: Building Resilience in Traumatized Families and...

2123 University Park Drive,Alaiedon Township MI 48864

19 April, 2023

Description

In the human service world and that of our community, we are continually faced with challenges that can lead to tremendous suffering. This workshop will focus on tools, skills, and models that support resiliency. Concrete strategies related to mindfulness, shame resilience, psychological flexibility, and self-compassion will be discussed. The framework of the Nurtured Heart Approach will also be discussed in depth. This is a model designed to develop the greatness in every child and family even in the most difficult circumstances. By combining both resiliency strategies and the Nurtured Heart Approach, you will learn techniques and strategies to create powerful experiences of success for families. This interactive workshop will include large/small group discussion and small group practice. *Trauma Certificate Level 2 Elective Course *Clinical Practice Skill Level: Recommended for LMSW beginning and intermediate skill levels. As a result of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Describe the neurobiological underpinnings of stress on the brain, mind and body. 2. List resiliency strategies based on shame resiliency theory, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, self compassion and positive psychology. 3. Demonstrate techniques that create powerful experiences of success for parent and child. 4. Understand the components of the Nurtured Heart Approach. 5. Identify strengths for building child and family skills. 6. Identify challenging situations that typically benefit from this approach. Instructor: Annie Lange, BSN, LMSW, ACSW Annie Lange, BSN, LMSW, ACSW has served as a clinical faculty member for the MSU School of Social Work. Anne has an active private practice with special interest in self-care, attachment, interpersonal neurobiology and adoption issues. Anne has Advanced Trainer Certification in the Nurtured Heart Approach. Anne readily admits that her greatest teachers have been her six children, five of whom are adopted.